2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 318 • The dean shall review the committee’s recommendation and the student shall then be notified of the dean’s decision by certified mail (return receipt requested) or personal delivery. • The recommendations of the SPAC and all reports, letters, and investigative records shall be maintained in the files of the dean for not less than five years. This information is not part of the student’s permanent records or the student’s transcript. • If a student is unable to physically attend a scheduled meeting of the SPAC because of distance or location, an alternate means of communication by which to conduct the meeting will be established by the committee upon written request by the student to the chair of SPAC. Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions A. Reprimand A reprimand is an oral or written notification to the student that continuation of repetitive wrongful conduct may result in more severe disciplinary penalties. Whether the reprimand is oral or written, it is recommended that the student signs a document in which the reprimand is explained, and a copy of the document be given to the student and placed in the student’s file. B. Probation Probation is defined as a trial period during which a student has the opportunity to demonstrate that he or she can academically redeem failing grades or can effectively cease behavioral misconduct. Probation can be for the remainder of a current term or may be for the remainder of the time the student is enrolled in the Department of Nutrition of the KPCOM. While on probation, the student is prohibited from (1) participating in NSU-sponsored student activities (e.g., mission trips or health fairs); (2) holding office in any NSU organization, club, fraternity or sorority; and (3) being elected to any honorary or other school organizations. Participation in any of the aforementioned activities by a student on probation is a violation of the probationary period. A student shall be placed on probation if a final failing grade has been posted on the transcripts. The program director shall notify the student, in writing, that he or she has been placed on academic probation. During probation for disciplinary reasons, the student must show appropriate behavioral, professional, and personal good conduct as defined in the conditions of his or her probation. Additionally, the student is required to refrain from any further violation of the code and may be required to perform community service or comply with any other requirements intended to rehabilitate the student. If, while on probation, the student violates the terms of his or her probation, actions may be taken up to, and including, dismissal from the Department of Nutrition.